1 Murdered, 5 Injured In Shooting Attack in Central Israel

A man was killed and five others were wounded Sunday morning in a multi-scene shooting attack across the Sharon region in Central Israel.

A man was killed and five others were wounded Sunday morning in a multi-scene shooting attack across the Sharon region in Central Israel.

The two terrorists, including an Israeli Arab from Tayibe, were eliminated by security forces following the attack.

The shooting spree began at a gas station in Kochav Yair, where two men were wounded, one seriously and one moderately. A third victim, suffering moderate injuries, was later found at the entrance to Tzur Yitzchak. Shortly afterward, two additional victims were located on Route 5533 near Tzur Natan. One was in critical condition and later succumbed to his wounds, while the second was hospitalized in serious condition.

The terrorists also opened fire toward the security gate of the community of Sal’it. No injuries were reported in that incident. The community’s security coordinator returned fire, but the attackers managed to flee.

Large police and military forces were deployed to the area, including Shin Bet personnel and the agency’s “Tequila” unit. Security forces later killed both terrorists. An improvised Carlo-style firearm was recovered at the scene where the first terrorist was neutralized, and authorities believe the vehicle used in the attack was stolen.

Following the attack, the Shin Bet and police launched operations in Tayibe, while the IDF imposed a closure on several nearby villages. Residents of Tzur Yitzchak were instructed to remain indoors amid concerns of a possible terrorist infiltration.

Magen David Adom paramedic Lior Zilberberg said emergency crews responded to multiple scenes and treated victims suffering from gunshot wounds before transporting them to area hospitals.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a security assessment and is closely monitoring developments following the deadly attack.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said that if a terrorist involved in the attack were captured alive, he would seek the implementation of Israel’s law allowing for the death penalty for terrorists.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich described the attack as a “bloody wake-up call,” warning of what he called a growing terror threat and the widespread presence of illegal weapons.

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